The Hilton Honors points are starting to accumulate in your account and think to yourself – now what? Thanks to all of the different options out there to earn Hilton Honors points this question is very common among basic travelers. You might be surprised to learn that Hilton Honors points can not only be redeemed for fantastic stays – like the Conrad Maldives but many options that don’t include overnight accommodations. Learn more in this Basic Guide to Redeeming Hilton Honors Points!
How to Redeem Hilton Honors Points
Free Nights
Hilton Honors points can be used to book complimentary nights at more than 6,500 properties worldwide. Free nights can be redeemed starting at 5,000 Hilton Honors points per night for a standard room. Standard nights at premium properties can be booked for 95,000 Hilton Honors points, like the Conrad Maldives. There are a small handful of select properties with special accommodations that require 120,000 Hilton Honors points for a standard room night. Last, there are NO RESORT FEES when using points for a booking!
Free 5th Night
This Hilton Honors perk is one of my favorite travel strategies. When using Hilton Honors points to book four consecutive nights, the fifth night is FREE! This perk can only be used with points. Free night certificates and points & money bookings are not eligible for the 5th-night free perk.
Points and Money
If there are not enough points in the Hilton Honors account to book the night or nights selected it’s possible to combine points and money. This is a great option to maximize all of the points in an account, especially for an aspirational property. It’s easy to use, just slide the scale (pictured below) to select the number of points to use for the booking. It’s important to note that when using this option, resort fees will be included in the overall cost. When using only points, the resort fees are waived.
Redemption Experiences
One amazing use of Hilton Honors points is through the Redemption Experiences option. In my opinion, there’s nothing that I love more than unique experiences while traveling. Hilton Honors points can be used to book massages, fancy dinners, and even a spiritual journey through a water temple in Bali! These redemptions go for as little as 10,000 Hilton Honors points for two people which is an incredible value.
Click here to see the Current Hilton Honors Redemption Experience Options
Lyft Rides
Hilton Honors points can be redeemed for Lyft Credits at various denominations. The lowest amount that can be redeemed is 4,500 Hilton Honors points for a $10 Lyft ride credit. You’ll find all of the options broken down in the photo below.
Click here to Redeem Hilton Honors points for Lyft Credits
Shopping Portal & Amazon
Folks with Hilton Honors Accounts living outside of the United States have the option to redeem Hilton Honors points through the shopping portal. This change took place when Hilton and Amazon partnered up to provide its members with a new option for points redemptions. By linking an Amazon and Hilton account, members can use points for purchases. The redemption value starts at 500 Hilton Honors points is equal to $1. Click the link below to connect an Amazon and Hilton Honors account.
Click here to Link an Amazon and Hilton Honors Account
Rental Cars
It’s possible to book a rental car through Hilton’s partners; Alamo, Enterprise, and National. Despite having this option, it’s certainly not the best value for Hilton Honors points. Based on sample bookings, the points are only worth one-third of their value when redeeming for a rental car. If you’re looking for better value for rental cars, I’d suggest reading the Basic Guide to Saving Money on Rental Cars.
Click here to book a Rental Car with Hilton Honors Points
Transfer Hilton Honors Points to Airline Miles & Amtrak Points
It’s possible to transfer Hilton Honors points to a number of Airlines for miles and even Amtrak Rail points. The transfer rate varies across all of the options which are provided below.
Click here to Exchange Hilton Honors Points for Airline Miles or Amtrak Points
| Travel Partner | Transfer Ratio |
| AEROMEXICO | Exchange 25,000 Hilton Honors Points for 6,500 Premier Points. Exchange in increments of 25,000. |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 AAdvantage miles. |
| FRONTIER AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 EarlyReturns miles. |
| LAN | Exchange 25,000 Hilton Honors Points for 6,500 LANPASS kilometers. Exchange in increments of 25,000. |
| AEROPLAN (AIR CANADA) | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Aeroplan miles. |
| AMTRAK | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 Amtrak Guest Rewards Points. |
| HAWAIIAN AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 HawaiianMiles. |
| ALASKA AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Mileage Plan miles. |
| DELTA AIR LINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Delta miles. |
| UNITED | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 MileagePlus miles. |
| AEROFLOT RUSSIAN AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 Aeroflot Bonus miles. |
| AIR FRANCE-KLM | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Flying Blue Award Miles. Minimum: 20,000 points. |
| ETIHAD AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Etihad Guest miles. |
| TURKISH AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Miles. |
| EMIRATES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Emirates Skywards Miles. |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Avios. |
| QATAR AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Privilege Club Qmiles. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 Voyager Bonus Miles. |
| SAS SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES | Exchange 8,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 Euro Bonus Extra Points. |
| FINNAIR | Exchange 5,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 FinnairPlus points. |
| ICELANDAIR | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Saga Club Award Points. |
| SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Alfursan Reward Miles. |
| VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 Flying Club miles. |
| ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 Ethiopian Airlines miles. |
| EUROWINGS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 Eurowings miles. |
| ASIA MILES (CATHAY PACIFIC) | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Asia Miles |
| JET AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 JetPrivilege JPMiles. |
| SINGAPORE AIRLINES | Exchange 4,000 Hilton Honors Points to 500 KrisFlyer Miles. |
| VIRGIN AUSTRALIA | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 Velocity Points. |
| AIR ASIA BIG | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 2,000 Air Asia Big Points. |
| ASIANA AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 Asiana Miles. |
| AIR NEW ZEALAND | Exchange 5,000 Hilton Honors Points to 10 Airpoints Dollars. |
| PHILIPPINE AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Mabuhay Miles. |
| CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 China Eastern Miles. |
| GARUDA INDONESIA | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 GarudaMiles. |
| EVA AIR | Exchange 1,000 Hilton Honors Points to 100 Eva Bonus Miles. |
| ANA – ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 Mileage Club miles. |
| JAL JAPAN AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,000 JAL Mileage Bank miles. |
| MALAYSIA AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,200 Malaysian Airlines miles. |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points for 1,500 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points. |
| PHILIPPINE AIRLINES | Exchange 10,000 Hilton Honors Points to 1,000 Mabuhay Miles. |
| HAINAN AIRLINES | Exchange 25,000 Hilton Honors Points for 10,000 Fortune Wings Miles. |
Basic Breakdown
There are so many ways to redeem Hilton Honors points which is why I love this brand so much. From amazing properties to Amazon to Lyft Credits – Hilton Honors points redemptions are wide-ranging. But before redeeming comes earning! Hilton Honors points can be earned from many different avenues including their co-branded American Express Credit Cards. Be sure to check out our Basic Guide to Earning Hilton Honors Points for more!
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What’s your favorite strategy for redeeming Hilton Honors Points?
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